Medical News
Food allergies can be transmitted from blood products to children in rare cases
e! Science News - 7 Apr 2015 20:33
In rare cases, children can develop anaphylactic allergies to previously tolerated foods after receiving blood products via transfusion, report the authors of a case study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Just hit 'print': Office inkjet printer could produce simple tool to identify infectious diseases
e! Science News - 7 Apr 2015 18:34
Consumers are one step closer to benefiting from packaging that could give simple text warnings when food is contaminated with deadly pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella, and patients could soon receive real-time diagn...
A third of breast cancer patients concerned about genetic risk
e! Science News - 7 Apr 2015 18:34
A new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that many women diagnosed with breast cancer are concerned about the genetic risk of developing other cancers themselves or of a loved one dev...
No evidence that low-frequency magnetic fields accelerate development of Alzheimer's, ALS
e! Science News - 7 Apr 2015 16:03
Low-frequency alternating magnetic fields such as those generated by overhead power lines are considered a potential health risk because epidemiological studies indicate that they may aggravate, among other things, neuro...
Best Treatment For Back Pain: Experts Consider Physical Therapy vs. Surgery
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 15:35
Physical therapy provides a less invasive but equally effective procedure compared to surgery in addressing lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of lower backaches and nerve damage among older people, a recent study re...
483,500: Number Of Young Americans Who Need Statins If Pediatric Cholesterol Guidelines Are Followed
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 15:13
New pediatric guidelines would require significantly much more young adults to take cholesterol-lowering drugs.
How Well You Sleep Might Depend On How Much You Earn: Study
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 15:08
Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) new statistical data, the relationship between sleeping hours and household income is linear.
HIV Spreads In Human Body Just Like How Worms Infect Computers
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 14:57
Whether because of the HIV virus or computer worms, infections apparently spread in the same way, researchers have discovered; offering insight into how HIV/AIDS treatment may be improved.
Doctor's Advice May Help Prompt Weight Loss
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Doctor's Advice May Help Prompt Weight LossCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Green Tea Linked to Lower Risk for Dementia
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Green Tea Linked to Lower Risk for DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Year-Round Baseball Leads to More Youth Injuries, Study Says
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Year-Round Baseball Leads to More Youth Injuries, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
HIV-Infected People Often Do Well After Kidney Transplant
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: HIV-Infected People Often Do Well After Kidney TransplantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Urine Isn't Free of Bacteria
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Urine Isn't Free of BacteriaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Signs of Anxiety Might Cost You That Job
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Signs of Anxiety Might Cost You That JobCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Exercise Might Boost Mental Function in People With Schizophrenia
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Exercise Might Boost Mental Function in People With SchizophreniaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Higher Alcohol Taxes May Lead to Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths: Study
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Higher Alcohol Taxes May Lead to Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Diabetics Who Compete
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Diabetics Who CompeteCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Education Doesn't Guarantee Happiness
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Education Doesn't Guarantee HappinessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Add Exercise to Your Family's Regular Routine
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Add Exercise to Your Family's Regular RoutineCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Breast Milk Bought Online Might Contain Cow's Milk, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 7 Apr 2015 09:00
Title: Breast Milk Bought Online Might Contain Cow's Milk, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Take Up Vigorous Exercise If You Want To Live Longer
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 07:28
Vigorous exercise that pushes your metabolism may be better for long-term health than moderate exercise, study suggests. Even short intervals of harder exercise could increase longevity, researchers suggest.
Minnesota Turkey Farms Report Bird Flu Cases
Tech Times - 7 Apr 2015 06:42
Avian flu is spreading through turkey farms in Minnesota. Should you be worried?